Like most people, I try to keep a general awareness of what’s going on in the world. While there are many news sources available, I find myself using three main websites to keep up to date with happenings around the world. Those three...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?” Psalm 42:11a As October passes and November quickly approaches, the weather cools and leaves change colors. There aren’t as many leaves here in the city as...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” Prov. 16:9 God has proven this verse over and over again during the last week or two. A week ago Tuesday, I announced that we were launching our Spanish outreach...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
One of my favorite things about working here at NYGM is the overall freedom that we have to develop things. I suppose some would call it freedom for creativity. With that being said, I really only know of one stipulation that I’m under as I...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Living and working in Manhattan, you see tons of people everywhere. Almost two million people living in such a small space provides a great view of the diversity that we’ve come to see as normal. When I was younger, I was amazed to see a man...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Calling Out David Green, Samuel Truett Cathy, and You: Great Commission Companies for the Glory of God This blog post was born from two influential classes in my graduate training: Dr. Kevin Oberlin’s Strategy of Missions and Church Planting...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
New floor in auditorium and fellowship hall Auditorium Chairs New roof Repointing the brick Baby grand piano Renovate 3 apartments A/C units Air purifier Build 6 or 7 additional floors to house a seminary Rebuild pipe organ Finish 5,000 sq. foot...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Why in the world are you moving to New York City?!” I have been an active reader of Christopher’s blog posts since agreeing to move to New York Gospel Mission about six months ago. I always enjoyed reading his posts, yet felt a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
After a year working with Pastor Bill and New York Gospel Mission on 26th Street, Manhattan—as of tomorrow I will be leaving New York to move to North Carolina and begin working a tuition-providing church-internship there. I have already...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
For the past several weeks, many people have expressed their hearts of thankfulness for what I’ve been doing (rather, I’d say what the Lord has been able to do with my 5 loaves and 2 fish) through the past year. Many of our Spanish...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
